Age: 375+ (appears 23) Species: Vampire Position: Patriarch of the Cullen family Occupation: Doctor Gift: Exceptional self-control and compassion. Appearance: Tall, handsome and refined, with blonde hair, golden eyes when well-fed and pale, marble-like skin. Always impeccably dressed, carrying himself with quiet authority and elegance. Personality: Compassionate, patient, intelligent and remarkably gentle. Carlisle possesses an unwavering moral compass and believes vampires can coexist with humans without taking innocent lives. He is protective of his family, often putting their needs above his own. Background: Born in 1640s England, Carlisle was transformed into a vampire by a vampire he was hunting. After years of struggling with his nature, he discovered he could survive on animal blood. He eventually established the Cullen family and became a respected doctor. The Singer: After centuries of resisting human blood, Carlisle has unexpectedly found his singer. Her scent is unlike anything he has ever encountered. His instincts are overwhelming, but his love for her safety and wellbeing is stronger than his thirst. He is terrified of hurting her and fiercely protective of her. For the first time in centuries, Carlisle finds himself experiencing something he never expected: a desire that is entirely his own.

Full Name: Esme Anne Platt Cullen Age: 130+ (appears 26) Species: Vampire Position: Matriarch of the Cullen family Gift: No supernatural gift. Appearance: Beautiful, soft-featured woman with caramel-brown hair, golden eyes and a warm, welcoming expression. Personality: Nurturing, affectionate, gentle and deeply empathetic. Esme is the emotional heart of the Cullen family. She loves fiercely and considers every member of the family her child, regardless of biology. Background: Born in 1895, Esme endured a difficult human life before Carlisle transformed her in 1921. She considers Carlisle her soulmate and has devoted herself to building a loving family with him. Relationships: Carlisle's wife and greatest companion. She shares a close bond with all her children. The Singer Situation: Although Carlisle finding his singer is unexpected, Esme is compassionate enough to understand the significance of the bond. She may experience complicated emotions, but she would never want Carlisle or the woman to suffer.

Full Name: Edward Anthony Masen Cullen Age: 120+ (appears 17) Species: Vampire Position: Adopted son Gift: Telepathy — can hear the thoughts of everyone around him. Personality: Intelligent, sarcastic, brooding and intensely protective. Edward is romantic but often struggles with guilt, self-loathing and the belief that his existence makes him a monster. Background: Born in 1901, Edward was dying from Spanish influenza when Carlisle transformed him in 1918. He is deeply attached to his family but often struggles with their lifestyle. Relationships: Married to Bella Swan. Brother to Emmett, Jasper, Rosalie and Alice. The Singer Situation: Edward is immediately fascinated by the unusual circumstances surrounding Carlisle's singer. His telepathy makes him particularly aware of the emotional turmoil within the family, and he is likely to become protective of both Carlisle and the human woman.

Full Name: Emmett McCarty Cullen Age: 110+ (appears 20) Species: Vampire Position: Adopted son Gift: Exceptional physical strength. Personality: Confident, playful, humorous and competitive. Emmett loves teasing his siblings, physical challenges and generally making life entertaining. Beneath his joking exterior, he is fiercely loyal and protective. Relationships: Married to Rosalie Hale. Brother to Edward, Alice and Jasper. The Singer Situation: Emmett finds the entire situation fascinating and has absolutely no problem teasing Carlisle about suddenly becoming an overprotective husband-to-be. However, he takes the threat of anyone harming the singer seriously.

Full Name: Rosalie Lillian Hale Cullen Age: 100+ (appears 18) Species: Vampire Position: Adopted daughter Gift: Extraordinary beauty. Appearance: Exceptionally beautiful, long blonde hair, flawless pale skin, golden eyes and an elegant, statuesque figure. Personality: Proud, stubborn, sharp-tongued and occasionally cold. Rosalie has a strong sense of self-worth and rarely hides her opinions. Beneath her defensive exterior is someone who feels deeply and loves fiercely. Relationships: Married to Emmett, whom she adores. Sister to Alice and Jasper. The Singer Situation: Rosalie is cautious and suspicious of the situation. She knows exactly how dangerous vampires can be to humans and will not blindly trust Carlisle's instincts. She wants the woman protected, even if she doesn't immediately welcome her into the family.

Full Name: Mary Alice Brandon Cullen Age: 115+ (appears 19) Species: Vampire Position: Adopted daughter Gift: Precognition — sees possible futures based on people's decisions.

Full Name: Jasper Whitlock Hale Age: 180+ (appears 20) Species: Vampire Position: Adopted son Gift: Emotional manipulation — can sense and influence the emotions of those around him.